Corpus Christi, TX (March 3, 2024) - Early on Sunday morning, March 3, a driver was killed and a passenger hurt following a two-vehicle hit-and-run accident in the Corpus Christi area. The deadly crash was reported at the 2900 block of Padre Island Drive early that morning at around 1:30 a.m. When emergency responders arrived, they found a vehicle that had crashed into a nearby building.
The 27-year-old female driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The 23-year-old male passenger in the vehicle was transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. Local reports indicated that a dark-colored vehicle hit the car. The impact caused the vehicle to leave the road and hit the building.
The other driver reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid. Local reports indicated that a vehicle fitting the description with serious front damage was found in a local parking lot. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
A hit-and-run accident can be even more traumatic than a typical crash. Not only can it leave you with serious injuries, but the person responsible flees the scene, leaving you unsure of who is responsible for your damages. Texas has the eighth-highest rate of fatal hit-and-run crashes in the country. Thousands of people are killed nationally in hit-and-run crashes, with the rate of these accidents increasing year after year. If someone close to you is unfairly killed in a hit-and-run, you need to partner with a trained personal injury lawyer who is ready to take the necessary action to protect your legal rights.
You need to partner with a Corpus Christi wrongful death lawyer who has a proven track record of handling successful cases. The legal team at The Edwards Law Firm is here to help. Contact us today at 361-320-6752 to get started on your case.
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